Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22.576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,822 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,340 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,905 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,844 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£25+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.82 and £22.42. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £21 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.82 and £22.42. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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